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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.64, 41,453.12 and 17,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.64, 41,453.12 and 17,466.24 is: 24,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.64 : 41,453.12 = 17,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.64/41,453.12 = 17,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.64x = 41,453.12 × 17,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.64x = 724,030,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,030,142.67/30,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.69

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